Who manufactures generic Lipitor?

Who manufactures generic Lipitor?

But Pfizer, the giant drug company that makes Lipitor, isn’t taking this lying down. With a series of unprecedented moves, Pfizer plans to make brand-name Lipitor competitive with generic atorvastatin. What does this mean to the estimated 8.7 million U.S.

What is a good substitute for Lipitor?

7 cholesterol-lowering alternatives to statins

• Fibrates. Mostly used for lowering triglyceride levels in patients whose levels are very high and could cause pancreatitis.
• Plant stanols and sterols.
• Cholestyramine and other bile acid-binding resins.
• Niacin.
• Policosanol.
• Red yeast rice extract (RYRE)
• Natural products.

  Can Lipitor be bought over the counter?

  Lipitor is a prescription medication in the United States and cannot be dispensed as Lipitor OTC (over-the counter) at pharmacies. Because of this, one cannot just buy Lipitor online without first consulting with a medical provider.

  Where is generic Lipitor manufactured?

  Loughbeg
  Loughbeg is where Lipitor, the best-selling drug in the world, is manufactured. It is also one of the plants slated for closure. This year, Lipitor will generate $11 billion in sales this year, but the first generic versions of it will go on sale in the U.S. next November.

  Are there any generics of Lipitor or simvastatin?

  Atorvastatin is a cholesterol medication known as a statin, similar to the already available generic simvastatin and the brand name drug Crestor. Atorvastatin is used along with a low-fat diet to reduce the “bad” cholesterol (the LDL cholesterol) and free fatty acids (triglycerides) in the blood.

  Is there a generic version of atorvastatin?

  Lipitor is a brand name of atorvastatin, approved by the FDA in the following formulation (s): Has a generic version of Lipitor been approved? Yes. The following products are equivalent to Lipitor: Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Lipitor.

  What kind of drugs can you take with Lipitor?

  Examples of such drugs includes: HIV protease inhibitors such as indinavir ( Crixivan) and ritonavir ( Norvir ). Large quantities of grape fruit juice (>1.2 liters daily) also will increase blood levels of Lipitor and should not be taken. The following drugs also may increase the risk of muscle toxicity when combined with Lipitor.

  How much does Lipitor cost for a 30 day supply?

  Lipitor 10 mg typically ranges in cost from $115 to $200 for a 30-day supply, while atorvastatin 10 mg should be around $80. Lipitor is covered by some insurance plans; it is typically a Tier 2 or Tier 3 drug, meaning you’ll likely pay your middle to maximum copay, or full price. This may change with the introduction of atorvastatin.

  Is there a generic version of Atripla?

  A generic version of Atripla has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available – possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. The following products are equivalent to Atripla and have been approved by the FDA:

  Is there a generic version of Lyrica?

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a generic version of Lyrica in July, 2012. The generic is called pregabalin, the name of its active ingredient.

  Is there a generic drug equivalent for Benicar?

  Olmesartan is available as the brand-name drug Benicar. It’s also available as a generic drug. Generic drugs usually cost less than the brand-name version. In some cases, they may not be available in every strength or form as the brand-name drug.

  Is there a generic medication for Crestor?

  For Crestor the generic name is rosuvastatin. In order for there to be a generic version, the brand name must have gone off-patent and another company besides the original patent holder must be making the drug.